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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1 Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of idea does Hobbes classify as good wit?
(a) one open to argument and debate
(b) one that everyone can agree to
(c) one so unique that nobody else would have thought of it
(d) one that produces only good results

2. How can it be said that each man in a group has a voice?
(a) because no deaf mute is allowed to participate
(b) because they get to speak one by one
(c) because their representative shares their same opinions
(d) because they all speak in unison

3. When does Hobbes suggest it is not logical to follow the Golden Rule?
(a) during a natural disaster
(b) when there are no other people around
(c) when no one else is following it
(d) in times of war

4. How does Hobbes classify intellectual virtue?
(a) having a high IQ
(b) having natural wit or a quick imagination
(c) having insight into spiritual matters
(d) having natural innocence

5. Why can passion for power be dangerous?
(a) People cannot achieve it.
(b) People can be deceived.
(c) People can use evil means to get power.
(d) People can be electrocuted.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hobbes define a pact or covenant?

2. Why does Hobbes say that virtue is comparative?

3. What does Hobbes call reasoning with oneself?

4. What is Hobbes' idea about self-protection in natural law?

5. What does Hobbes say is needed to protect people from danger?

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